Mirror Shine on Black Gibson LP Custom
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A friend asked me to clean up the top of his old black Les Paul. The lacquer on the "elbow area" was worn and dirty. Washing did not help. I have used finish restorer and polish for cars with great…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bob Steinarsson Apr 30.

Stewmac's Z-file. Original, safe or centered?
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I'm in for a new fret file, and I find the idea with Stewmac's Z-file fine. Do you agree? If so: Which of them?Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Victor Croll Mar 6.

Closing of cracks
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Dear luthiersI have a question about repairing cracks in flat tops. I have read what I have found about this topic in this forum, but I have not found answers to my two questions.Picture no. 1 shows…Continue

Tags: cleats, glue, crack

Started this discussion. Last reply by Roger Häggström Jun 6, 2020.

Scale length
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I just bought a wreck of a Terada TW90 (dreadnought), which is considered as a very good japanese from the 70s. The guitar may need a new fretboard, and I measure the scale length to 653 mm (1st…Continue

Tags: length, Scale

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark McLean Jan 19, 2020.